Unraveling the Tannin Tapestry: How Grape Varieties Shape Red and White Wines

"Unraveling the Tannin Tapestry: How Grape Varieties Shape Red and White Wines" - by Allison Kraft

Tannins, those enigmatic compounds lurking within our wine glasses, wield a fascinating influence over the taste, feel, and evolution of our favorite vintages. While both red and white wines harbor these intriguing substances, it's the realm of red wines where tannins truly steal the spotlight as red wines tend to showcase them more prominently. This distinction arises from the winemaking process and the grape varieties chosen for each style, leading to variations in tannin presence.